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Experience warm Highland hospitality this Christmas
Every Christmas, Macdonald Aviemore Resort welcomes thousands of visitors to the heart of the Cairngorms National Park and the scene of countless happy memories for all the family for the past 60 years.
The popular Highland holiday destination is the perfect place to celebrate the holiday season in style with its picturesque landscape transformed each year into a magical winter setting featuring lochside paths, forest trails and scenic mountain ranges primed for skiing.
Celebrating its diamond anniversary in 2026, the resort’s central location and extensive range of amenities provides the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer, including nearby attractions the Highland Wildlife Park, Landmark Forest Adventure Park and the Strathspey Railway steam train.
Throughout November and December, guests of all ages can enjoy an abundance of fun activities, including the renowned Santa breaks offering magical experiences where children can meet Santa in his grotto and interact with the UK’s only free-ranging reindeer herd.
Everything from private dining and party nights to ice skating and luxury retail at Spey Valley Shopping is available on-site, while families can also enjoy the big Christmas panto, themed movie nights and delicious festive dinners via exclusive two or three-night packages.
www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/aviemore